Screenwriting

University of Chichester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writing

A-Level Entry

BBC - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,500

About this course

Develop your best work and prepare to proceed into the screenwriting industry Our BA (Hons) Screenwriting course allows you to find your own voice, hone your creativity, and gain the skills and disciplines required for a future career in the screenwriting industry.

Examine the art and craft of screenwriting This course teaches you the key aspects of contemporary screenwriting practice, as you develop your skills and knowledge to produce vibrant and original screenplays in line with the requirements of the industry.

You will explore structure, genre, character, and tone through project work and analysis as you shape your own style and process.

Build your portfolio of work Throughout the course, you will learn to produce a portfolio of work that aligns your skills with your commercial and professional objectives to enhance your career prospects.

See your work come to life Throughout your degree, you will collaborate with our BA (Hons) Digital Film Production students to help produce your work, see your ideas come to life, and enhancing your vital employability skills.

Learn from expert and industry-experienced staff Our team of professional and experienced screenwriters are here to help you create your best work and prepare you to proceed into the screenwriting industry at a professional level.

Hear from industry professionals We regularly welcome a wide range of industry insiders to hold talks and deliver guest lectures to provide you with a unique insight into the professional world.

You will learn to write:

  • A TV "Bible"

  • TV Drama scripts

  • Short film and feature scripts

  • Feature film treatments

  • Film pitches

  • Professional synopsis and outlines

  • Charity campaign scripts

    On this course you will:

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of writing for the screen across a variety of genres and forms.

  • Learn from our expert team of industry-experienced screenwriters.

  • Grow your confidence to share and constructively discuss you own work with peers and tutors.

  • Collaborate with Digital Film Production students to see your screenplays come to life.

  • Join a community of writers who can support and learn from each other.

    Partnerships As a part of the Department of Creative Industries you will benefit from our industry partnerships with companies including HyperX, DXRacer, Twitch, ARRI, and AVID, and be able to access to industry standard software such as Nuke, Maya and Houdini.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM - MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bognor Regis
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £20,500